Blue LED Wide Angle Mini Lights - 50 Light Green String 25 ft

The most iconic symbol of the holiday season is Christmas Lights. Decorating this symbol of Christmas cheer tastefully and beautifully is a challenge. Below you will find helpful tips on how to decorate a tree, yard and your roof.

HOW DO I DECORATE MY CHRISTMAS TREE?

Buy extra sets of the same lights.
When you find the perfect lights for your tree, make sure to buy two or three more sets than you think you will need. This way, you'll have extras on hand if one or more bulbs should burn out or if an entire string should go bad. Even if the sets come with replacement bulbs, it's a good idea to have extra replacements so you aren't tempted to steal from other sets.

Use correct replacement bulbs.
Always make sure to replace burned out bulbs with new ones of the correct voltage. Borrowing from a different type of set can cause burnouts and can even be dangerous. Always make sure that all lights used indoors are cool burning and specifically labeled for indoor use.

Plug in before placing on tree.
Remember to plug in each set of lights and make sure all the bulbs work before you start stringing them on the tree. This will save you the time and hassle of removing a bad set of lights after the tree is trimmed.

Light a third at a time.
We recommend lighting a third of your tree at a time, starting at the bottom and working up. Hang in an "S" curve.
Try draping the light strings in a "ribbon candy pattern," which is basically an "S" curve that travels back and forth around the tree.

HOW DO I HANG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN MY YARD?

When buying Christmas lights for your yard, make sure they are made for outdoor use. Most Christmas lights are indoor/outdoor, which usually work fine outdoors. You want to make sure they will be safe to use even in bad weather.

Bushes and shrubs are the easiest to decorate. Simply wind around every which way until you are pleased with the results. In the dark you won't see the plants anymore but you will see a random arrangement of lights. If you insist on having your Christmas lights in a uniform order, you may want to consider light nets instead of individual strands. These are extremely easy to use. Just place the center on the top of the plant, the net drapes down, and you're done decorating the bush.

If your yard lacks shrubs but is full of tall trees, you can wind the lights around the tree trunks. In places like Florida and California where there are tall palm trees, people will decorate the trunks as far as they can reach. For trees with a lot of branches and leaves, hanging lights can be difficult, but not impossible. Just set a ladder against the base (be sure it is secure) and starting as high as you can, wind the lights around the tree's branches, uniform and even lines do not look good in trees usually, so if everything looks random, you will have a better visual effect.

HOW DO I HANG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON MY ROOF?

Locate an electrical receptacle for the lights
Plan to run heavy-duty extension cords from a working 120-volt electrical outlet that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Ideally, use a switch-controlled outlet or plug the lights into an automatic timer that will turn them on at dusk and off late at night (but remember to turn the timer off when you won't be home). Both the receptacle's circuit and the timer must be rated to handle the combined amperes of all light strings connected to it. Do not use an indoor timer outdoors.

Measure the length of your home
Use a measuring tape (30-feet or longer), measure the length of your house.

Test your lights
Before you plug them in, check your strings, look for broken or missing bulbs and worn or defective wires. If you discover damaged wires, replace the entire string. If bulbs are broken or missing, replace the bulbs. To remove a broken or unlit bulb, use needle-nose pliers (pull mini-lights out; unscrew C-7 or C-9 bulbs). Once you have confirmed that the string is in good condition, unplug the string before replacing faulty bulbs, then check it again to be sure all lights work. If the string will not light, check it for a blown fuse (be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions). If the fuse has blown, replace it; if it blows again, replace the entire string.

Set up a ladder.
Place the ladder firmly on flat ground and lean it against the eaves, extend it well above the eaves and lean it at an angle that will be sturdy and safe to climb. Do not lean it against the gutter, it will not securely support the weight.

Hang the lights along roofline
You want to hang lights without damaging your home's trim or walls. For attaching lights to gutters or the roof, use the appropriate plastic clips for the job.

Attach lights to trim
For attaching lights to trim and other vertical surfaces, use omni light clips. Space them about 12 inches apart.

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